This October 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 310. Location: Ekalaka, Mont. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The instrument-rated private pilot was on a cross-country flight in […]
Lycoming’s new agenda: Growth
It’s time for some changes at Lycoming Engines. The past few years were spent stabilizing the company and re-establishing it as a leader in the market. Now it’s time for growth, says Michael Kraft, who recently took over as senior vice president and general manager with the promotion of Ian Walsh to Chief Innovation Officer […]
Temporary airport closures challenge Washington pilots
October has turned out to be a challenging one for pilots in western Washington. Three airports within 20 miles of each other were systematically closed for runway rehabilitation. On Oct. 9, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW), south of Seattle, was closed so that its runway could be repainted. The runway, which measures 5,002 feet, is aligned […]
China gives aviation the stamp of approval
A new postage stamp series promoting the China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) shines a light on personal aviation. The series features images of aircraft from Cirrus, Diamond, Cessna and Flight Design, while a postcard further highlights the CTLS model from Flight Design. “We are very honored to be included with these famous brands as […]
NAFI Master Instructors named
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) reports that several Certified Flight Instructors have achieved new accreditation as NAFI Master Flight Instructors, while several others have renewed their Master status. The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation, recognized by the FAA, which is earned through a rigorous process of continuing professional activity and peer […]
Earhart’s goggles fetch $141,000 in auction
Profiles in History, an auctioneer of Hollywood and other memorabilia, recently auctioned items totalling $5 million, including $141,600 for the goggles Amelia Earhart wore during her historic 1932 solo transatlantic flight. Also sold at the auction were astronaut Gus Grissom’s Mercury flight suit ($47,200) and the baseball cap Neil Armstrong wore after splash-down and recovery […]
ACI-NA awards scholarships
The Commissioners Committee of the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has awarded scholarships of $2,500 each to three aviation students: Brett Fay, a student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Gregory Myers from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Robert Hanks, from California State University in Los Angeles. “The Commissioners Committee […]
‘Hints for Homebuilders’ tops 1 million plays
In little more than 18 months, EAA’s “Hints For Homebuilders” aircraft construction videos have surpassed 1 million plays. The series of more than 100 videos on aircraft construction and restoration features experienced aircraft builders, restorers and teachers doing hands-on activities that allow viewers to learn the skills and procedures to use on their own projects. […]
Oktoberfest festivities planned at ISM
Warbird Adventures and Kissimmee Air Museum, both located at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), will host a fly-in and community event in celebration of Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct.17. Oktoberfest will feature Kissimmee Air Museum’s restored German aircraft, while Valiant Air Command’s World War II C-47 TICO Belle and T-6 Texans will be available for flights. […]